Professional Solutions
Jeff Blum, Professional Solutions
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Why southern Oregon?
No humidity and no fire ants, plus a reasonable cost of living
Location: Medford (541) 858-3399
Owners: Jeffrey and Tina Blum Employees: 35 Click here to visit the Professional Solutions website How does a chemical engineer by education find himself the owner of a software company and processing over one-half billion in tuition charges for childcare centers nationwide? Simple answer, according to Jeff Blum, president of Professional Solutions: we understand the difference between software technology and the ability of the client. “We are in the business of merging available and economical technology with the needs of our clients,” Jeff says confidently. “We know our market and know that our software products need to be intuitive enough for Mom to understand.”
Professional Solutions was originally established in Ashland in 1992 and later expanded to Medford, becoming one of the region’s first electronic commerce zone applicants, which has provided numerous tax incentives. Jeff notes that he is motivated to problem solve for the small business and he loves to stay up on technology. He says his move from Texas (during his chemical engineer days) to Southern Oregon was an easy decision. Not only was it coming home for Jeff who was raised in Springfield, but it was a purposeful choice . . . the cost of living is reasonable and both the natural and business environment are inviting. Moreover, there is no humidity and no fire ants!
The company continues to thrive and will soon expand into another adjacent building. Currently, they have tapped only 15% of the market and have lots of room to grow. However, Jeff’s preference is to develop and maintain one unified campus so that their team can focus on controlled growth, develop new products, and foster a work environment that is friendly, flexible, and nimble. “Innovative talent is the basis of success for any business,” Jeff comments. “What we have to offer happens faster here because our employees can see their own ideas happen immediately.”
Professional Solutions offers a full benefit package and average base salaries upwards of $65,000 per year. The fact that employees love working for the company and living in the region may contribute to their longevity as well – some as many as 15 years. Purposeful living and purposeful working seem to naturally create success and fun - something the company aims to keep nurturing here in Southern Oregon.
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